Does the Barton System cure dyslexia?
No. Use of the Barton Reading & Spelling System can prevent (or fix) the reading, spelling, and writing failure caused by dyslexia. But no one can “cure” dyslexia. We teach them to read and spell in ways that makes sense to them — logical ways that require very little memorization. With this training, they can succeed in school and in life – and they can put their gifts to good use. Yes, people with dyslexia do have talents and gifts in one or more of these areas: • Art of all types – painting, sculpting, weaving, graphic arts, etc. • Music – both vocal and instrumental. • Spatial skills – they can visualize in three-dimensions, and tend to think in pictures rather than words. • Machines – they tend to be very skilled at working with, and fixing, machines – copiers, cars, computers, farm equipment, etc. • Athletics – many of our highest-paid athletes and coaches are poor readers and spellers. • Imagination – their minds are busy and constantly creating things. • Creative Thinking – the
